Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the 102nd Amendment act:
1. The 102nd Amendment Act of 2018 of the Indian Constitution gave the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) a constitutional validity.
2. The President of India has the authority to declare a caste as a socially and Educationally Backward Class.
3. The NCBC consists of Chairperson, Vice-chairperson and five more members who will be nominated by the Central Government.
How many statements given above are correct?
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct. The 102nd constitutional amendment gave constitutional status to the National Commission of Backward Classes, and its interpretation effectively weakened state governments’ authority to identify backward classes and provide them with reservation benefits.
Statement 2 is correct. The President of India has the authority to declare a caste as a Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC), and the Parliament has the authority to alter the list.
Statement 3 is incorrect. National Commission for Backward Classes, which will be responsible for the social and educational needs of the socially and educationally disadvantaged. The commission consists of Chairperson, Vice-chairperson and three more members who will be nominated by the President.
| Important Tips Articles 338B and 342A of the Indian Constitution were added as a result of 102nd constitutional amendment. The National Commission for Backward Classes’ structure, tasks, and powers are outlined in Article 338B. |
